Erik Spoelstra loved supporting Steve Kerr with Team USA
We found that out at the beginning of October Erik Spoelstra intended to replace Steve Kerr at the head Team USA and, this, for the 2027 World Cup, then especially for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
« The honor of life ” for Coach Heath, who served as the Warriors’ first assistant coach for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics.
« I’ve said it before, but I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to be on his staff for the past two summers. » he remembers. « We had an amazing time with all the staff. It was a life experience and we all grew through it, in terms of developing as coaches. There are also four lines, two baskets and a ball, but that is another sport in FIBA. It was a humbling experience the first year and I think that experience really helped us for the Olympics in the second year. »
Steve Kerr has no doubts about his success
Erik Spoelstra, the Olympic champion in Paris a year ago, will try to lead the American team to the sixth consecutive gold medal at the next Olympic Games. To do this, drawing on all the FIBA experience gained together with Steve Kerr in France.
« I was so impressed with how he did it. » he admits. ” We all know the pressure is huge and he handled it very well. Which, I think, is genius. He has already managed to make the team meet all expectations. Then he managed to come to power at the right moment, knowing how to deal with adversity like against Serbia. It was a great level of leadership from him and I will never forget the experience. »
Immediately after the appointment of Erik Spoelstra, Steve Kerr already considered him ” perfect choice Weeks later, his opinion hasn’t changed as the two men meet again this Wednesday in Miami.
« It’s a great choice » repeats the coach of Golden State. ” He is one of the greatest coaches in history. He knows the FIBA game very well, a difference he makes leading the team for seven weeks and nine months. He is aware of all that. It will be great. »
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